#Listeriosis: 9 tips to protect your family

Avoid processed meats: not only are they linked to the outbreak, but they’re carcinogenic., says the writer. Picture: Oupa Mokoena/African News Agency/ANA

Consumer watchdog Georgina Crouth shares some tips for protecting your family from the listeriosis outbreak.

1. Start by avoiding processed meats: not only are they linked to the outbreak, but they’re carcinogenic. Rather opt for tinned fish, pulses, and cheaper cuts of meat. And if you are consuming processed meats or other ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, thoroughly heat them until they are steaming.